Zain Pov
The party was loud, the bodies everywhere, pressing up against me, trying to get my attention. I closed my eyes, dancing in time with the beat of the music, not caring in the least who was dancing with me, who was pressed up against me. I didn't care about any of them, I just danced. At least when I was standing here with my eyes closed I wasn’t thinking about everything. I had been so worried I’d see Lexi and we’d be true mates. I was so worried, and now that it was all done and over with, I was even more conflicted. Shouldn’t I feel upset? Shouldn't I have at least had a chance? But no, all I felt was...relieved. I was confused by my feelings, knowing that Lexi and Jaiden could be together without worry. It was stupid to even think for a second we were true mates, especiall
